Nearly every aspect of our everyday life now requires a basic level of digital knowledge and understanding. We need basic digital skills to communicate, find employment, access online education or socialize with friends and loved ones.
RivcoConnect is highlighting opportunities — both in-person and online — for anyone seeking to learn new digital skills or improve existing ones. A variety of classes and training are available that will help you to:
- Learn the basics of computer use
- Navigate the internet
- Write emails
- Use Microsoft Office and other programs
- Apply online for job openings
- And more
Digital Assessment
Northstar Digital Literacy features assessments that cover various topics of digital literacy. Anyone can take an assessment for free, with a results page showing what skills you’ve mastered and what skills need improvement. To get your free assessment, visit the Luis Robidoux Library’s Northstar portal.
Other Digital Literacy Resources
Riverside County Library System (RCLS):
Offers computer classes for adults in English and Spanish twice a week. Beginner classes focus on computer basics such as typing and mouse practice. Intermediate classes cover topics such as creating PowerPoint presentations, formatting documents and using Google Docs.
GCF Global:
Offers more than 2,300 free lessons on more than 200 topics, from Microsoft Office, MacOS and Linux to email to reading and internet safety.
Human I-T:
Offers more than 2,300 free lessons on more than 200 topics, from Microsoft Office, MacOS and Linux to email to reading and internet safety.